Faction Uniformity

[Cyclops]

I was concerned that if all units were of heterogenous appearance that the battlefield might become an indistinguishable mess of bodies. Then I thought "good" as I imagine distinguishing friend from foe in battle was a real problem for real generals and warriors.

No doubt gross differences will be readily apparent, like naked gauls vs african cavalry, or Elephants vs chariots, but if a Macedonian spearman is dancing with a KH spearman, I don't mind if the difference isn't as glaring as orange and black.

I wonder if there is more that can be done in the way of confusing the battlefield. Can one crank up the amount of dust produced? That would be cool.

I love that terrifying scene in Alexander at Gaugamela when Parmenion on the left flank is being ground down and they are surrounded and there's dust everywhere so you can't see reinforcements coming etc. I enjoy playing general cam and visibility/LOS effects (rain, snow, sand, trees) really mess with my head in those battles, in a good way.

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And don't let me get started on the Ghillie suit; the nickname for *that* involves references to some rather weird nooks of Finnish popular culture.

Moomintrolls? Or Vainamoinen?